Our top 5 Google doodles (video)

Fancy a bit of fun? Then hit play on our video to see the Google home page come alive in colorful fashion as we count down our five favorite Google doodles.

The Google doodle is a playful remix of the Google logo found on the search giant's otherwise crisp white home page. Doodles pop up to mark an event and can be a splash of cheery art, an animated video, or a fun little game--but with one thing in common. They're a welcome burst of sunshine from the big G.